Masaaki Kobashi Bizen Yohen Gold Decorated Kyusu - 180ml
Masaaki Kobashi Bizen Yohen Gold Decorated Kyusu - 180ml
Masaaki Kobashi Bizen Yohen Gold Decorated Kyusu - 180ml
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A teapot by Japanese master Masaaki Kobashi. A master who specializes in Bizen-Yaki ceramics, working with precision and harnessing the power of fire to achieve one-of-a-kind results.
This particular piece is a Bizen created using the Hikidashi technique; Hikidashi-kuro means “pulled from the kiln.”
The ceramic is not fully fired and allowed to cool slowly in the kiln, as is customary. Instead, the master pulls it out with tongs directly from the red-hot kiln at its peak temperature of around 1200 °C and immediately cools it rapidly in water or in the air.
This thermal shock causes dramatic and unpredictable chemical changes on the surface of the clay, creating unique dark tones and textures.
This teapot is also decorated with gold, as shown in the photo.
I am honored to have these teapots on offer, we are one of the few places in the world where these works are available. The master specializes in tea pottery only, kyushu teapots, classical type teapots and also hohins. In his work, he uses well-known methods such as Hidasuki, Goma ash glaze, Haikaburi, and the black and grey Sangiri pattern.
This is truly the highest class of teapots and tea pottery from Bizen, a collector's item. It is a privilege to prepare delicious Japanese tea in this pottery.
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Care and use. It is very strong and also fragile. It is recommended to use these teapots at room temperature, it is not advisable to make tea in freezing and cold conditions.
Bizen ceramic is mostly suitable for green teas and this is also because of the temperature of the water. It is not recommended to use water warmer than 85C!
Maintenance: do not use detergents, dishwasher. Clean by hand, with clean water, without chemicals. Do not clean, clean, with detergents. The teapot should be left to dry after each use.
The strainers are very delicate, in case of clogging just rinse with water or clean carefully with a toothbrush.
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Master's profile:
1976 Born in Okayama, Japan.
1998~ - Studied under Fumio Kuraishi (contemporary ceramist and artist, professor at Kagawa University). He studied teapot making and began making and studying kyusu.
2002~ - Studied under Takatori Kanzano (a bizen artist). He studied the techniques of Bizen ceramics.
2009~ - Started making teapots from Bizen pottery.
Education
2000 Kagawa University, Faculty of Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, ceramics course, Kagawa, Japan.
2002 Kagawa University Graduate School of Education, M.F.A. Ceramics Course, Kagawa, Japan
